I forgot to mention one of the most important bits of gear you'll want for Northern Lights photography... Spare batteries! Make sure you have a few. They die quick in the cold.
@@aram5642 You can certainly use one if you prefer but not necessary. We just use a 2-second self-timer. One less thing to go wrong in the cold and dark.
It's was a great guide, man! Thanks for the red light and ziplock tips! And off course, you can go all way up, and get a PeakDesign tripod and all the most expensive gear, but... the bottom line is - KNOW YOUR GEAR whatever it happens to be. There's nothing more embarrassing than seeing someone (or being the one!) struggling with their gear while the scenery is showing off its best. Know the buttons, the levers, the twists, practice before you go out into the field!
Great video thanks. I am going out in the next couple of days to shoot the Southern Aurora for my first time . I have my Canon R7 and I can choose from 3 lenses, which one would you reccomend, 1. Canon 24-105mm F4 L IS USM, 2. Canon 35mm F2.0 IS USM or 3. Tamron Fisheye 10-17 F3.5-4.5 DX. ( I will leave my RF100-500 which I use for wildlife home in the bag).
I paid 349 uk pounds for a Canon 6d, Sigma 17-35mm f2.8 was 95 uk pounds and 150 uk pounds for a tripod, a great combination, it really impressed me with the Northern Lights here, even more impressed as it was my first time seeing them let alone photographing them.
For the Nikon Z camera’s you can use the Nikon FTZ mount adapter to use any Nikon F mount lens you may own, or any other manufacturers F mount lens. For a reasonable price you can get a Rokinon SP 14mm f2.4 lens that works very well with the FTZ adapter, I use one for my Z6. Note most Rokinon lens are made to mount on different camera manufacturers mount systems, such as Nikon, Canon, etc.. Well done Ronn as usual!
Excellent video, great information but your green screen is killing me. My 34 cents worth (Cdn two bits): Acratech is my choice for 'winter' ball heads. I prefer geared heads because accuracy is far easier to achieve with a star tracker during time lapse series. For dabblers who are comfortable buying 'used' from a reputable dealer (Keh), DSLR offers a far better deal than investing in a new mirrorless system. Interesting you mentioned hand-warmers and gaffer tape but didn't suggest tapping the warmer to the lens. I use a dedicated dew strap when the temperatures dip past -25 (C). I've chased aurora through two cycles as a hobbyist whilst living north of 60. You have offered a lot of good real world advice.
Thanks for your very informative and well done video. In it you discouraged use of Nikon lenses for their mirrorless cameras. Can you expand on that please and, if you can, give particular attention to Nikon's z mount 20 mm f1.8. Thanks!
Thanks Jerry! I somehow missed that one. I've added it to the lens suggestions in the kits link. :-) Hopefully we'll get a proper WA zoom similar to that amazing 14-24mm for the Z-mount soon.
Thanks so much for this video and guide on gear you need for the greatest show on earth. I'm planning to get the Canon 6D mark 11 sometime next year. I'm going to take my Pixel 4 smartphone as this phones camera has this amazing astrophotography mode that's had alot of hype and sadly I haven't tested it under dark skies as I haven't been to highlands of Scotland due to this pandemic and being from Scotland I know so many dark sky locations there like the Cairngorms national park and uig in isle of Skye and magnifficent Glencoe near Fort William. Even a few miles out side fort william is pretty dark. I know out side Ullapool west highlands is dark sky area. Hopefully I test pixel 4 this winter. Tripods I trust K&F concept tripods as I have 3. I also have Coowoo usb heater straps that uses power bank to keep lens from dew and freezing up. I'm interested for the right lens that doesnt cost a fortune for Canon 6D mark 11 and I will take extra batteries. Hopefully pandemic ends soon and everybody keep safe!!!!
Thanks Bushcraft! Appreciate the feedback and the 6D MkII will be a good option. Curious how that Pixel 4 does as well. It's nearly enticed me a time or two. If you haven't already, check out kit.co/TheAuroraChasers for a list of great lens options for your 6D. :-)
I don't know the exact specs of your camera, but if you truly know how to use it, I'm sure you could get good photos- the lens at f/2.8 is the key. I would practice getting REALLY good at taking night photos of the stars- if you like the results, then it will be fine for northern lights photography.
Loved the information shared in the video. Could you please give your top three budget(> $650 Canadian) for the a7iii? I just purchased one and am overwhelmed by the selection. I’m in Northern Alberta and would love too capture images I could print on canvas for my home. Love your work, thanks so much.
I forgot to mention one of the most important bits of gear you'll want for Northern Lights photography... Spare batteries! Make sure you have a few. They die quick in the cold.
Yup,I learned that the hard way :-) thanks
And a remote shutter maybe?
@@aram5642 You can certainly use one if you prefer but not necessary. We just use a 2-second self-timer. One less thing to go wrong in the cold and dark.
It's was a great guide, man! Thanks for the red light and ziplock tips! And off course, you can go all way up, and get a PeakDesign tripod and all the most expensive gear, but... the bottom line is - KNOW YOUR GEAR whatever it happens to be. There's nothing more embarrassing than seeing someone (or being the one!) struggling with their gear while the scenery is showing off its best. Know the buttons, the levers, the twists, practice before you go out into the field!
Awesome resource and advice that works for Aurora and other great tips for night photography!
Thanks Mark! Appreciate the kind words.
What a great content! Thank you so much! Subscribed.
Thank you kindly Sergey! Much appreciated!
@10:52 Nikon D750 is full frame not aps-c
Great video thanks. I am going out in the next couple of days to shoot the Southern Aurora for my first time . I have my Canon R7 and I can choose from 3 lenses, which one would you reccomend, 1. Canon 24-105mm F4 L IS USM, 2. Canon 35mm F2.0 IS USM or 3. Tamron Fisheye 10-17 F3.5-4.5 DX. ( I will leave my RF100-500 which I use for wildlife home in the bag).
I got my Nikkor 14 mm 2.8 aspherical for my D700, but it still works really well with the FTZ converter on my Z6.
I paid 349 uk pounds for a Canon 6d, Sigma 17-35mm f2.8 was 95 uk pounds and 150 uk pounds for a tripod, a great combination, it really impressed me with the Northern Lights here, even more impressed as it was my first time seeing them let alone photographing them.
For the Nikon Z camera’s you can use the Nikon FTZ mount adapter to use any Nikon F mount lens you may own, or any other manufacturers F mount lens. For a reasonable price you can get a Rokinon SP 14mm f2.4 lens that works very well with the FTZ adapter, I use one for my Z6. Note most Rokinon lens are made to mount on different camera manufacturers mount systems, such as Nikon, Canon, etc.. Well done Ronn as usual!
Great points Art! Thanks for chiming in.
You order that new Z-mount 14-24mm yet?
Excellent video, great information but your green screen is killing me. My 34 cents worth (Cdn two bits): Acratech is my choice for 'winter' ball heads. I prefer geared heads because accuracy is far easier to achieve with a star tracker during time lapse series. For dabblers who are comfortable buying 'used' from a reputable dealer (Keh), DSLR offers a far better deal than investing in a new mirrorless system. Interesting you mentioned hand-warmers and gaffer tape but didn't suggest tapping the warmer to the lens. I use a dedicated dew strap when the temperatures dip past -25 (C). I've chased aurora through two cycles as a hobbyist whilst living north of 60. You have offered a lot of good real world advice.
Thanks for your very informative and well done video. In it you discouraged use of Nikon lenses for their mirrorless cameras. Can you expand on that please and, if you can, give particular attention to Nikon's z mount 20 mm f1.8. Thanks!
Thanks Jerry! I somehow missed that one. I've added it to the lens suggestions in the kits link. :-) Hopefully we'll get a proper WA zoom similar to that amazing 14-24mm for the Z-mount soon.
Loved the video!! I know I would love some videos covering planning night shots as well as how to use some of the apps for planning. Thanks! 😊
Thanks Erica and this gives me some ideas for future vids.
Thanks for the tips! Do you like the sony A7RIII for video?
Thanks HAHA,
I don't use the a7RIII for video so I can't comment on it's abilities in that regard.
@@TheAuroraChasers What is your camerea of choice for video?
@@heartofalaskahomesteadanda5425 That's very subjective depending upon what I'm filming, but typically the a7III or a6500 as of now.
Hi Ron, found the eos m50. I also found the tokina 16-28 mm f2.8 lens . is that a good combination? hope to hear from you.
Thanks so much for this video and guide on gear you need for the greatest show on earth. I'm planning to get the Canon 6D mark 11 sometime next year. I'm going to take my Pixel 4 smartphone as this phones camera has this amazing astrophotography mode that's had alot of hype and sadly I haven't tested it under dark skies as I haven't been to highlands of Scotland due to this pandemic and being from Scotland I know so many dark sky locations there like the Cairngorms national park and uig in isle of Skye and magnifficent Glencoe near Fort William. Even a few miles out side fort william is pretty dark. I know out side Ullapool west highlands is dark sky area. Hopefully I test pixel 4 this winter. Tripods I trust K&F concept tripods as I have 3. I also have Coowoo usb heater straps that uses power bank to keep lens from dew and freezing up. I'm interested for the right lens that doesnt cost a fortune for Canon 6D mark 11 and I will take extra batteries. Hopefully pandemic ends soon and everybody keep safe!!!!
Thanks Bushcraft! Appreciate the feedback and the 6D MkII will be a good option. Curious how that Pixel 4 does as well. It's nearly enticed me a time or two.
If you haven't already, check out kit.co/TheAuroraChasers for a list of great lens options for your 6D. :-)
Do you think it is possible with the old Sony A77 with a 17-50 2.8 lens?
I don't know the exact specs of your camera, but if you truly know how to use it, I'm sure you could get good photos- the lens at f/2.8 is the key. I would practice getting REALLY good at taking night photos of the stars- if you like the results, then it will be fine for northern lights photography.
Loved the information shared in the video. Could you please give your top three budget(> $650 Canadian) for the a7iii? I just purchased one and am overwhelmed by the selection. I’m in Northern Alberta and would love too capture images I could print on canvas for my home. Love your work, thanks so much.
Rokinon 14mm or Samyang 12mm
what about the eos m50?